Managing the UK's increasing flood risk requires stronger partnerships argues Rebecca Pow, former environment minister and former Conservative MP for Taunton Deane. Read her essay, as part of our essay collection How to get Britain climate ready.
A more resilient city, is a fairer city. In this essay, part of our cross-party essay collection How to get Britain climate ready, Mete Çoban, deputy mayor of London for environment and energy, explains why adaptation is a matter of equality.
This year's extreme weather is a stark reminder that the UK isn't prepared enough for the impacts of climate change. In this essay collection, we convene voices from across the political spectrum to show how the UK can meet the challenge to adapt.
We need more collaboration to manage flood riskGetting London heat readyHow to get Britain climate readyBefore drilling for more oil and gas, let’s stop wasting what we already have
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